Thread: Our 88 project

Originally Posted by klonk

Hi Mike

Measured klonks chassis (80'') and it is 450mm to the highest point sitting on the floor 1.5 wide and 3.2 long. That means your tub would have to be about 600 high, and would need 2500 ltrs to fill it and bigger for the 86 & 88s. Dont know what 205 ltrs of mollasis would cost. Our horse place charges $2 per ltr if you have your own container, so a wholesaler might do it for $1-$1.50 in bulk.

Cheers Steve

Hmmm. A big job getting bigger! I might be able to stretch to donating two 1000lt bulky bins (if I can keep others from pouncing on them) and I know where there's a few for sale just up the road too. I could also probably donate a 205lt drum if required for collecting bulk molasses - I have a few lying around.

I don't think either of my S1 chassis' actually need dunking though. The 80" is a "minta" and the 86" isn't going to be torn down to chassis as it's pretty good and I like the patina of it "as is" - just needs to get running for me to enjoy or sell on.

Cheers
John B

we get 200L for about $160 in a drum. I just did a few litres in a 20L bucket today and am giving the chassis dipping some thought and will see after smaller trials.
I was thinking what would be better digging a hole or making a crate then put some lining in.

Originally Posted by klonk

Hi Mike

Measured klonks chassis (80'') and it is 450mm to the highest point sitting on the floor 1.5 wide and 3.2 long. That means your tub would have to be about 600 high, and would need 2500 ltrs to fill it and bigger for the 86 & 88s. Dont know what 205 ltrs of mollasis would cost. Our horse place charges $2 per ltr if you have your own container, so a wholesaler might do it for $1-$1.50 in bulk.

Cheers Steve

I can build a tank to fit around the chassis andnot fill the void in the center that will reduce the amont of liquer required considerably and give it some added strength as well. 200litre drums are available from elders or one of those type outfits often seen near a water point on cattle properties. helps calm the wild clean skins and keep them around for muster. Its cure all this stuff might start taking a bit myself LOL

Originally Posted by Defender Mike

I can build a tank to fit around the chassis andnot fill the void in the center that will reduce the amont of liquer required considerably and give it some added strength as well. 200litre drums are available from elders or one of those type outfits often seen near a water point on cattle properties. helps calm the wild clean skins and keep them around for muster. Its cure all this stuff might start taking a bit myself LOL

Fermented?

I did klonks diff housings, springs and other parts in a trench dug in the ground and lined with builders plastic, it was Chazza's idea, kept it covered with a tarp to stop unwanted things falling in. After awhile there was lots of froth and mould growing on the top, it was a bit grose reaching in to retreive parts from the soup. If you dont wear gloves your arm turns golden brown and you can give up on any thoughts of romance for at least 3 days untill the smell wears off. Remember though you should remove the parts for a wire brush every 3 days and it takes about 4 scrubs to clean them properly.
It does seem to ferment after awhile. Sorry didnt get any photos of the froth in action.

Cheers Steve

how much is the builders plastic? because this is the way i was thinking. it just means we will need to make sure the cattle are in a different paddock

Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

how much is the builders plastic? because this is the way i was thinking. it just means we will need to make sure the cattle are in a different paddock

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that would be a good price between a few people. how many square metres does a chassis?